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Types of training and how best to train

I can describe the various methods of training and apply them to their most suitable activities.

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Types of training and how best to train

I can describe the various methods of training and apply them to their most suitable activities.

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Key learning points

  1. Circuit training involves stations, work-to-rest ratios and different exercises based on the focus of training.
  2. Continuous training involves sustained exercise at a steady state without rests.
  3. Fartlek training incorporates varying speeds, terrains and work-to-recovery ratios.
  4. Interval training consists of periods of intense exercise interspersed with periods of rest or low-intensity exercise.
  5. Weight training involves resistance training with repetitions and sets with an emphasis on proper lifting technique.

Keywords

  • Circuit training - a series of exercise stations where each station focuses on a different muscle group or component of fitness, performed in sequence

  • Continuous training - involves working for a sustained period of time without rest

  • Fartlek training - training using different intensities or over different terrains, e.g. sprint, jog, walk, jog, sprint etc

  • Interval training - periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest, eg work, rest, work, rest

  • Weight training - the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles

Common misconception

Each sport or activity has only one type of training suited to it.

Performers in most activities can benefit from a range of training types. A marathon runner would benefit most from continuous training; however, weight training and static stretching would also help with conditioning and avoiding injury.


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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following are long in duration, endurance activities?
400m race
Correct answer: running a marathon
Correct answer: tour cycling
cricket bowling
triple jump
Q2.
Sprinting is an activity, meaning it is performed without oxygen.
Correct Answer: anaerobic
Q3.
When we train, it is important to consider several principles of training. Match the principle to its description.
Correct Answer:specificity,making training specific to the sport/movements/muscles/energy
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making training specific to the sport/movements/muscles/energy

Correct Answer:progressive overload,gradual increase so that fitness gains occur, without potential injury
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gradual increase so that fitness gains occur, without potential injury

Correct Answer:reversibility,losing fitness levels when you stop exercising
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losing fitness levels when you stop exercising

Correct Answer:tedium,boredom that can occur from training the same way every time
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boredom that can occur from training the same way every time

Q4.
To calculate our maximum heart rate, we take our age from which number?
Correct answer: 220
250
320
200
Q5.
Match the thresholds of training to their training zone.
Correct Answer:the aerobic training zone,60-80% of maximum heart rate
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60-80% of maximum heart rate

Correct Answer:the anaerobic training zone,80-90% of maximum heart rate
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80-90% of maximum heart rate

Correct Answer:muscular endurance training,<70% one rep max
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<70% one rep max

Correct Answer:muscular strength and power training,>70% one rep max
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>70% one rep max

Q6.
If you wanted to improve your one mile swimming performance, which of these would be the most suitable training types?
cycling for a mile every day
Correct answer: regularly swimming long distances in training
weight training for improved power
swimming 50m as fast as you can, resting then repeating five times

6 Questions

Q1.
How long should continuous training be performed to ensure it is effective?
at least 5 minutes
at least 10 minutes
Correct answer: at least 20 minutes
at least an hour
Q2.
Match the training type to its definition.
Correct Answer:continuous training ,involves working for a sustained period of time without rest
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involves working for a sustained period of time without rest

Correct Answer:circuit training ,a series of exercise stations with periods of work and rest
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a series of exercise stations with periods of work and rest

Correct Answer:fartlek training,training using different intensities or over different terrains
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training using different intensities or over different terrains

Correct Answer:weight training,the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles
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the use of weights/resistance to cause adaptation of the muscles

Correct Answer:interval training,periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest
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periods of training/work that are followed by periods of rest

Q3.
If somebody is going to use weight training to improve their muscular endurance, what would be the most effective out of these options?
3 sets of 100% one rep max for 1 repetition
3 sets of 60% one rep max for 6 repetitions
3 sets of 80% one rep max for 15 repetitions
Correct answer: 3 sets of 60% one rep max for 15 repetitions
Q4.
Match the best type of training for the following athletes.
Correct Answer:football player,fartlek training
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fartlek training

Correct Answer:25m butterfly swimmer,interval training
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interval training

Correct Answer:10,000m runner,continuous training
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continuous training

Correct Answer:power lifter ,weight training
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weight training

Correct Answer:high jumper,plyometrics
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plyometrics

Q5.
The name given to somebody who assists during weight training to ensure the performer is using correct technique and does not injure themselves is a ...
Correct Answer: spotter
Q6.
In plyometrics, the muscles rapidly goes from an eccentric contraction to a concentric contraction. What does each of those mean?
Correct Answer:eccentric,the muscle is lengthened
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the muscle is lengthened

Correct Answer:concentric,the muscles is shortened
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the muscles is shortened